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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,599.36, 1,126,914.08 and 530,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,599.36, 1,126,914.08 and 530,227.52 is: 731,718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,599.36 : 1,126,914.08 = 530,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,599.36/1,126,914.08 = 530,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,599.36x = 1,126,914.08 × 530,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,599.36x = 597,520,857,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,520,857,891.48/816,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,718.50

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